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Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1937

Description: Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 4, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The conference theme was "Texas at The End of a Century."
Date: 1938
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Partner: Philosophical Society of Texas

Oral History Interview with Jim Earthman, December 8th, 1972

Description: Interview with Representative Jim Earthman, a Texas State legislator from Houston, Texas. Earthman discusses his experiences in the second, third, and fourth special sessions of the 62nd Legislature, specifically his feelings on state funding of primaries, the "Dirty Thirty," the selection of candidates for House Speaker, opposition to the election of Rayford Price, the legislature's budgeting hearings, his opinion of Bill Heatly, his opinion of Preston Smith, insurance rate making, insurance c… more
Date: December 8, 1972
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Earthman, Jim
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with H. F. Elliot, January 4, 1972

Description: Interview with H. F. Elliot, a doctor in Aransas County from Ames, Iowa. Elliot discusses his education, the most common illnesses he treats, common diseases in the county, the patients he sees, the capabilities of different hospitals he refers them to, quarantine, hurricanes, the school system, local sports, and his involvement in the Boy Scouts.
Date: January 4, 1972
Creator: Stephens, A. Ray & Elliot, H. F.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Craig A. Washington, July 18, 1976

Description: Interview with Representative Craig A. Washington, a Democratic Texas state legislator from Houston, Texas. Washington discusses his time in the 64th Legislature, including: his upbringing and education; his decision to enter politics; his thoughts on his political orientation; fighting discriminatory insurance policies; his opinion of House Speaker Price Daniel; the Black Caucus; the Dirty Thirty; his thoughts on Representative Bill Clayton; drug law; education bills; and his assessment of Gov… more
Date: July 18, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Washington, Craig A.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Lake Houston Facilities Project Annual Budget: 2017

Description: Proposed budget for the Coastal Water Authority Lake Houston Facilities Project outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: 2017
Creator: Coastal Water Authority (Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Golden Jubilee of Shearith Israel Congregation

Description: Book discussing the history of Shearith Israel Congregation and the events planned to celebrate the synagogue's 50th anniversary. The booklet also contains personal memorials, congratulation messages, and information on past presidents of the synagogue.
Date: September 6, 1963
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Jewish Community Center of Houston Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings, event programs, and other documents relating to the Jewish Community Center of Houston and Houston's Jewish community from 1947 to 1970.
Date: unknown
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Emmett Brunson's Track Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook of Emmett Brunson's track and field career including newspaper clippings, photographs, and program booklets for track meets and other events.
Date: 1927~/1970~
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Folk Art in Texas

Description: This book describes popular folk art of Texas, including basket weaving, hat-making, yard art, sculptures, murals, cemetery art, quilt-making, tattoo art, and other miscellaneous folk art. The index begins on page 198.
Date: 1985
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press

From Hell to Breakfast

Description: Volume of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including religious anecdotes, stories about Native American dances, stories about petroleum and oil fields, folk songs, legends, customs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 205.
Date: 1944
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

Texas Beach & Bay Access Guide

Description: Guide from the Texas General Land Office providing information about public access sites along the Texas coastline. It contains general information for each county including population, area, kinds of recreation a brief history, and a chart of public sites and services, as well as maps highlighting beaches, parks, recreation facilities, and wildlife areas.
Date: 2001~
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The Heritage of North Harris County

Description: Booklet describing the history of northern Harris County, Texas, including information about the people, communities, industries, and other information of note, broken down by time periods.
Date: April 1986
Creator: American Association of University Women. North Harris County Branch.
Partner: Harris County Public Library

The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest

Description: This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date: 1896
Creator: Texas & Pacific Railway
Partner: UNT Libraries

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Operating Budget: 2015

Description: Operating budget for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for fiscal year 2015, including information about budget rules and procedures, and summaries for expected income and expenses for various funds.
Date: August 21, 2014
Creator: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Trinity River Water Conveyance Project Annual Budget: 2014

Description: Proposed budget for the Trinity River Water Conveyance Project outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation, during fiscal year 2014.
Date: Autumn 2013
Creator: Coastal Water Authority
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Lake Houston Facilities Project Annual Budget: 2013

Description: Proposed budget for the Coastal Water Authority Lake Houston Facilities Project outlining projected income and expenditures, with supporting documentation.
Date: 2012
Creator: Coastal Water Authority (Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The Folklore of Texan Cultures

Description: This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of various ethnic and religious groups residing in Texas, including songs, myths, legends, and other essays. The index begins on page 363.
Date: 1974
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Partner: UNT Press

The Folklore of Texan Cultures

Description: This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of various ethnic and religious groups residing in Texas, including songs, myths, legends, and other essays. The index begins on page 363.
Date: 2017
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Partner: UNT Press
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